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Photography: Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage &Tourism

SOUNDS OF

SUMMER
T
here is a distinctive sound children make when

than 650 campsites, ranging from full hook-ups to primitive,

jumping into the lake, again and again. Nearly as

along the shores of DeGray Lake, or rent a YURT - year-round

unique as the squeal of a fishing line being cast from

universal recreational tent - at the State Park campgrounds.

a spinning reel into the backwaters where big bass

Many of the campsites may be reserved through the Army

hide. But maybe the most enjoyable sounds come

Corps of Engineers or the Arkansas State Parks.

from the breeze whispering through the pine trees as the

So, your passion is fishing. DeGray Lake has 208 miles of

water bounces off the hull of your boat while floating endlessly.

shoreline with nearly every species of fish to challenge your

A fantasy? It's a reality at DeGray Lake.

skills as an angler. Fill up on refreshments and fuel at either

DeGray Lake has nearly 14,000 acres of sparkling waters

DeGray State Park or Iron Mountain Marina before launching

fed by the Caddo River. Two main attractions, DeGray Lake

your next fishing journey off one of over a dozen boat ramps.

Resort State Park and Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina, provide

The lower lake below the DeGray Lake dam also offers an

lodging and full-service marinas for visitors to the area. DeGray

abundance of trophy size bream, crappie and bass.

State Park offers horseback riding, an 18-hole golf course,

The DeGray Lake area offers every speed of adventure. No

campgrounds for day or extended use, a high-quality restaurant

matter your pace, there are plenty of adventurous activities

located in the 96-room lodge with vistas you'll remember for a

awaiting you, including hiking a scenic trail, or riding along

lifetime. Iron Mountain Lodge provides cabins with expansive

one of Iron Mountain's seven bike trails. (see page 54 for more

decks, gorgeous lake views and a complimentary hot tub at

details.)

each rental. Make your reservations early because once you
spend a day on DeGray Lake, you're hooked.
If you are looking for an overnight adventure, there are more

Whether it's laughter following the splash of water or the
happy chirping of birds, DeGray Lake is surrounded by the
sounds of summer. s
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